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Write in exponential form. 3a • 3a • 3a

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Answer: (3a)^3

Explanation:

Notice that 3a, has parentheses around it when written in exponential notation. If the parentheses had been omitted, the resulting term, 3a^3, would not cube the 3. Therefore, it would be incorrect. This is a very common error. (3a)^3 cubes both the 3 & a.

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3a^3 is the answer

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